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Biography

I am an experienced reporter with in-depth knowledge of state politics, national trends and international affairs. I have covered the Legislature in two states, one presidential election and foreign policy in Washington, DC. I currently cover Texas politics for The Dallas Morning News. Based in Austin, I focus on crime and punishments and LGBTQ rights. Previously, I covered Texas politics for the Houston Chronicle and Louisiana politics for NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune. In Washington, I was the U.S. Department of State reporter for the Asahi Shimbun, the world's second largest newspaper, where I focused on U.S.-Sino and U.S.-Korean relations. I covered three UN General Assemblies as well as multiple track-II meeting here. I am passionate about delivering the most accurate, readable, and salient real-time news. I am well-versed in social and digital media. Foreign Languages: Spanish (intermediate), Mandarin Chinese (intermediate), Korean (basic). Specialties: editing, writing, reporting, journalism, communications, AP style, international relations, U.S. foreign policy, U.S. health issues and health care law, Mandarin Chinese language, Spanish language.

Content

Total articles 5301

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  Elon Musk wants control of a public beach. The state of Texas is preparing to give it to him.

  By Lauren McGaughy Verified, Michael Gonzalez

  Apr. 14, 2025

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  Elon Musk wants control of a public beach. The state of Texas is preparing to give it to him. | Houston Public Media

  By Lauren McGaughy Verified

  Apr. 14, 2025

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  Elon Musk wants control of a public beach. The state of Texas is preparing to give it to him.

  By Lauren McGaughy Verified, Michael Gonzalez

  Apr. 14, 2025

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KUT-FM (Austin, TX)